Direct Care Specialist: Therapeutic Programs

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Vacation & Leave

Shift Differential

Total Rewards

Job summary

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Therapeutic Program Worker at Warrensville Developmental Center. This part-time, on-site role supports residents with daily living skills and independence goals, providing direct care and active treatment activities.

You will document progress and assist with daily living tasks in a supportive environment. Starting pay is $23.28 per hour with incremental raises to $26.54 for first shift employees; shift differential applies to 2nd/3rd

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct care: assist residents with daily living skills and independence goals.
• Implement active treatment activities (gym, pavilion, activity room, pool).
• Assist with planning and shopping activities (e.g., shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments).
• Complete daily and monthly documentation, including incident or medication-related reports.
• Perform light housekeeping in living areas.
• Redirect unsafe actions to positive outcomes.

Skills

Basic Documentation

Behavioral Health

Communications

Customer Service

Vehicle Operators

Conflict Management

Emotional Intelligence

Listening

Responsiveness

Teamwork

Job description

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Therapeutic Program Worker at Warrensville Developmental Center. This part-time, on-site role supports residents with daily living skills and independence goals, providing direct care and active treatment activities.

You will document progress and assist with daily living tasks in a supportive environment. Starting pay is $23.28 per hour with incremental raises to $26.54 for first shift employees; shift differential applies to 2nd/3rd